The Art of Never Getting Tired: What Recharges You?
I just got home-I wrote this on 25th March 2008- and I am feeling REFRESHED. I just came from visiting people that I had not seen in almost a year and I must say that it was exactly what I needed. (more…)
I once heard a very simple definition of unhappiness, and I paraphrase: (more…)
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NB: This post has a lot of cussing via the music so if that turns you off then skip right by the music tracks and enjoy the article!
This series was only supposed to be seven articles long but I had to show love to Dead Prez. Like Malcolm, (more…)
Part 6 of the 10 things I wish I knew before I left Africa
It was a dark lonely night in the CBD of Sydney, Australia. (more…)
Part 6 of the 10 things I wish I knew before I left Africa
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My second of seven heroes is the man, the myth and the legend of the gospel music industry, Kirk Franklin.
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What Would I Do If I Were the Minister of Health? (more…)
Part 6 of the 10 things I wish I knew before I left Africa
Today, I challenge you to examine why you think the way you think. Who is it that gave you your ideas, your thoughts and your feelings about the world you live in? Who are the teachers, not necessarily academic, who impacted you the most? I think when we know where our thoughts and ideas came from, that is power. We begin to see what draws us to our teachers and what draws us to ideas and certain feelings. With such knowledge, we gain better control of ourselves and ultimately better control of our environment. This of course gives us greater power to make a better world.
Today, I thought I would share with you the first seven people who have had huge impact on my thought life and tell you why they did that. (more…)
Hi,
Just came back from taking some time off blogging. I really really missed this blog and am glad to be back.
A Lot Has Happened: Quick Recap (more…)
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